Midway through production on the latest issue of Empire came some tragic news – that legendary actor Sean Connery, the man who brought Bond and so much more to life, had passed away at the age of 90. He left behind a brilliant cinematic legacy, which we’ve celebrated inside the new January 2021 issue – with a series of features delving into the way he made an indelible dent on cinema with the role of 007, exploring the rich variety of his work beyond that British super-spy, revisiting his final Empire interview, and more.
And while the regular cover of this month’s mag belongs to WandaVision, we also have an alternative run of the issue featuring a special commemorative Sean Connery cover, capturing his most iconic 007 pose. It’s limited to a print run of 2500 copies, and is available exclusively online at Great Magazines – order a copy here.
Beyond the cover is the exact same issue as the regular WandaVision edition – and as well as our Connery celebration, the mag digs into Marvel’s hugely-anticipated Disney+ series, talks filmmaking with George Clooney, and head into the wild with Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland. Plus, in a major TV special, we have an audience with the inimitable Michaela Coen, get existential with Alex Garland, talk to the showrunners behind this year’s most cinematic TV series, and much more.
The regular edition of the issue hits newsstands on Thursday 26 November – but remember, you’ll only find the Sean Connery commemorative cover online here at Great Magazines. We hope you enjoy our farewell salute to a true movie icon.